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Calm History - Bedtime Sleep Stories for Education & Relaxation

Calm History - Bedtime Sleep Stories for Education & Relaxation

Harris | ASMR & Insomnia Network

HistoryHealth & Fitness

Enjoy calming sleep stories about history to help you relax at bedtime. Topics include The Titanic, Henry Ford, Gold Rush, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, Pirates, True Crime, UFOs, Bigfoot, Loch Ness Monster, Jesse Owens, Jackie Robinson, Marco Polo, Rum, Salt, Coal, Oil, Pearls, and much more. These calm history sleep stories will distract and relax your bedtime brain squirrels. Access over 600 relaxing and AD-FREE episodes at www.calmhistory.com.

Episodes

History of Pearls – Part 1: Stories of Oysters, Alexander The Great, Julius Caesar, Cleopatra, Aphrodite, Botticelli, & Columbus | Bedtime Sleep Stories about History

History of Pearls – Part 1: Stories of Oysters, Alexander The Great, Julius Caesar, Cleopatra, Aphrodite, Botticelli, & Columbus | Bedtime Sleep Stories about History

Squarespace: Use the code SILK to save 10% off your first website or domain at https://www.squarespace.com/silk ********************** Access over 120+ Ad-Free episodes of Calm History by becoming a Silk+ Member (FREE for a limited time!) and enjoy over 600 total episodes from these relaxing podcasts: Calm History (120+ episodes) History Showcase (25+ episodes) Sleep Whispers (430+ episodes) ASMR … Continue reading History of Pearls – Part 1: Stories of Oysters, Alexander The Great, Julius Caesar, Cleopatra, Aphrodite, Botticelli, & Columbus | Bedtime Sleep Stories about History
57min•Mar 9, 2026
*Sample* | Textile History: Spinning, Weaving, The Luddites, & Sleeping Beauty | Bedtime Sleep Stories about History (Bonus Episode #91)

*Sample* | Textile History: Spinning, Weaving, The Luddites, & Sleeping Beauty | Bedtime Sleep Stories about History (Bonus Episode #91)

The full version of this episode (43 minutes & Ad-free) is available for Silk+ Members (FREE for a limited time!) and includes access to over 600 more episodes from these podcasts: Calm History (120+ episodes) History Showcase (25+ episodes) Sleep Whispers (430+ episodes) ASMR Sleep Station (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Nature Sounds (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Background Sounds (30 episodes) … Continue reading *Sample* | Textile History: Spinning, Weaving, The Luddites, & Sleeping Beauty | Bedtime Sleep Stories about History (Bonus Episode #91)
14min•Mar 7, 2026
UFO History: 2000+ Years of Strange Sightings & Wild Stories | Bedtime Sleep Stories about History

UFO History: 2000+ Years of Strange Sightings & Wild Stories | Bedtime Sleep Stories about History

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54min•Feb 23, 2026
*Sample* | 1 Hour of Mischievous History: Phoenix Five Prank & Balloon Boy Hoax | Bedtime Sleep Stories about History (Bonus Episode #83)

*Sample* | 1 Hour of Mischievous History: Phoenix Five Prank & Balloon Boy Hoax | Bedtime Sleep Stories about History (Bonus Episode #83)

The full version of this episode (71 minutes & Ad-free) is available for Silk+ Members (FREE for a limited time!) and includes access to over 600 more episodes from these podcasts: Calm History (120+ episodes) History Showcase (25+ episodes) Sleep Whispers (430+ episodes) ASMR Sleep Station (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Nature Sounds (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Background Sounds (30 episodes) … Continue reading *Sample* | 1 Hour of Mischievous History: Phoenix Five Prank & Balloon Boy Hoax | Bedtime Sleep Stories about History (Bonus Episode #83)
16min•Feb 21, 2026
Pirate Life of Captain Henry Morgan: Ruthlessness, Riches, & Rum | Bedtime Sleep Stories about History

Pirate Life of Captain Henry Morgan: Ruthlessness, Riches, & Rum | Bedtime Sleep Stories about History

Access over 120+ Ad-Free episodes of Calm History by becoming a Silk+ Member (FREE for a limited time!). Marley Spoon: Get 45% off your first order and free delivery at https://marleyspoon.com/offer/silk ********************** Access over 120+ Ad-Free episodes of Calm History by becoming a Silk+ Member (FREE for a limited time!) and enjoy over 600 total episodes from … Continue reading Pirate Life of Captain Henry Morgan: Ruthlessness, Riches, & Rum | Bedtime Sleep Stories about History
53min•Feb 16, 2026
Coal: Early History, Coal Miner Challenges, & The Industrial Revolution | Bedtime Sleep Stories about History

Coal: Early History, Coal Miner Challenges, & The Industrial Revolution | Bedtime Sleep Stories about History

Squarespace: Use the code SILK to save 10% off your first website or domain at https://www.squarespace.com/silk Marley Spoon: Get up to 25 FREE meals at https://marleyspoon.com/offer/silk **************** Access over 120+ Ad-Free episodes of Calm History by becoming a Silk+ Member (FREE for a limited time!) and enjoy over 600 total episodes from these relaxing podcasts: Calm … Continue reading Coal: Early History, Coal Miner Challenges, & The Industrial Revolution | Bedtime Sleep Stories about History
49min•Feb 9, 2026
Quiz Quest II: 30 Trivia Questions about Marco Polo, The Titanic, Jackie Robinson, & Henry Ford | Bedtime Sleep Stories about History

Quiz Quest II: 30 Trivia Questions about Marco Polo, The Titanic, Jackie Robinson, & Henry Ford | Bedtime Sleep Stories about History

Access over 120+ Ad-Free episodes of Calm History by becoming a Silk+ Member (FREE for a limited time!). Surfshark VPN: Go to https://surfshark.com/calmhistory or use code CALMHISTORY at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN. ********************** Access over 120+ Ad-Free episodes of Calm History by becoming a Silk+ Member (FREE for a limited time!) and … Continue reading Quiz Quest II: 30 Trivia Questions about Marco Polo, The Titanic, Jackie Robinson, & Henry Ford | Bedtime Sleep Stories about History
31min•Feb 1, 2026
Balloon Flight: Dramatic stories of the first Hot Air Balloons & Hydrogen Gas Balloons | Bedtime Sleep Stories about History

Balloon Flight: Dramatic stories of the first Hot Air Balloons & Hydrogen Gas Balloons | Bedtime Sleep Stories about History

Squarespace: Use the code SILK to save 10% off your first website or domain at https://www.squarespace.com/silk Marley Spoon: Get 45% off your first order and free delivery at https://marleyspoon.com/offer/silk ********************** Access over 120+ Ad-Free episodes of Calm History by becoming a Silk+ Member (FREE for a limited time!) and enjoy over 600 total episodes from these … Continue reading Balloon Flight: Dramatic stories of the first Hot Air Balloons & Hydrogen Gas Balloons | Bedtime Sleep Stories about History
42min•Jan 25, 2026
Florence Nightingale: The Crimean War & The Birth of Nursing | Bedtime Sleep Stories about History

Florence Nightingale: The Crimean War & The Birth of Nursing | Bedtime Sleep Stories about History

Access over 120+ Ad-Free episodes of Calm History by becoming a Silk+ Member (FREE for a limited time!). Marley Spoon: Get up to 25 FREE meals at https://marleyspoon.com/offer/silk ********************** Access over 120+ Ad-Free episodes of Calm History by becoming a Silk+ Member (FREE for a limited time!) and enjoy over 600 total episodes from these relaxing podcasts: … Continue reading Florence Nightingale: The Crimean War & The Birth of Nursing | Bedtime Sleep Stories about History
37min•Jan 18, 2026
Salt: History, Famous Moments, & Fun Facts | Bedtime Sleep Stories about History

Salt: History, Famous Moments, & Fun Facts | Bedtime Sleep Stories about History

Squarespace: Use the code SILK to save 10% off your first website or domain at https://www.squarespace.com/silk ********************** Access over 120+ Ad-Free episodes of Calm History by becoming a Silk+ Member (FREE for a limited time!) and enjoy over 600 total episodes from these relaxing podcasts: Calm History (120+ episodes) History Showcase (25+ episodes) Sleep Whispers (430+ episodes) ASMR … Continue reading Salt: History, Famous Moments, & Fun Facts | Bedtime Sleep Stories about History
44min•Jan 11, 2026
*Vote* | Shape the Future of CALM HISTORY: New Annual Survey for 2026

*Vote* | Shape the Future of CALM HISTORY: New Annual Survey for 2026

Shape the future of this podcast: [Vote Here – 2026 Survey] Should I keep doing this podcast? What general types of episodes do you enjoy the most? Which specific episodes are your favorite? Click the link above & Cast your vote! Become a Silk+ Member (FREE for a limited time!) and get access to over 600 more … Continue reading *Vote* | Shape the Future of CALM HISTORY: New Annual Survey for 2026
1min•Jan 3, 2026
Klondike Gold Rush: Prospectors, Mining Methods, Riches, & Challenges | Bedtime Sleep Stories about History

Klondike Gold Rush: Prospectors, Mining Methods, Riches, & Challenges | Bedtime Sleep Stories about History

Access over 120+ Ad-Free episodes of Calm History by becoming a Silk+ Member (FREE for a limited time!). Try MasterClass (up to 50% off with this link): https://masterclass.com/SLEEPWHISPERS ********************** Access over 120+ Ad-Free episodes of Calm History by becoming a Silk+ Member (FREE for a limited time!) and enjoy over 600 total episodes from these relaxing podcasts: Calm History (120+ … Continue reading Klondike Gold Rush: Prospectors, Mining Methods, Riches, & Challenges | Bedtime Sleep Stories about History
39min•Dec 29, 2025
Ancient Greek Olympics: History, Events, & Training | Bedtime Sleep Stories about History

Ancient Greek Olympics: History, Events, & Training | Bedtime Sleep Stories about History

Access over 100+ Ad-Free episodes of Calm History by becoming a Silk+ Member (FREE for a limited time!). EPISODE SPONSORS Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/silk (#rulapod) Try MasterClass (up to 50% off with this link): https://masterclass.com/SLEEPWHISPERS ********************** Access over 100+ Ad-Free episodes … Continue reading Ancient Greek Olympics: History, Events, & Training | Bedtime Sleep Stories about History
41min•Dec 14, 2025
History of Vaseline, Petroleum Jelly, Oil Wells, & Oil Torpedoes | Bedtime Sleep Stories about History

History of Vaseline, Petroleum Jelly, Oil Wells, & Oil Torpedoes | Bedtime Sleep Stories about History

Access over 100+ Ad-Free episodes of Calm History by becoming a Silk+ Member (FREE for a limited time!). EPISODE SPONSORS & PROMOS: Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/silk (#rulapod) Try MasterClass (up to 50% off with this link): https://masterclass.com/SLEEPWHISPERS Try the podcast, This … Continue reading History of Vaseline, Petroleum Jelly, Oil Wells, & Oil Torpedoes | Bedtime Sleep Stories about History
43min•Nov 24, 2025
*Update* | Older episodes are now on the new “Calm History-Bonus & Archives Podcast”

*Update* | Older episodes are now on the new “Calm History-Bonus & Archives Podcast”

The older episodes of Calm History (& all the bonus episodes) are now available on the new premium podcast titled, “Calm History: Bonus & Archives Podcast”, available exclusively to all Silk+ Members, It’s FREE for a limited time! Silk+ Membership, FREE for a limited time, grants you access to 600+ episodes from these Premium Podcasts: … Continue reading *Update* | Older episodes are now on the new “Calm History-Bonus & Archives Podcast”
2min•Oct 21, 2023
*Sample* | 5-Hour Life Story of Henry Ford: His Struggles, Challenges, & Controversies to Create a Car Empire | Relax & Sleep with History (Bonus Episode #65)

*Sample* | 5-Hour Life Story of Henry Ford: His Struggles, Challenges, & Controversies to Create a Car Empire | Relax & Sleep with History (Bonus Episode #65)

The full version of this episode (~5 Hours & Ad-free) is available for Silk+ Members (FREE for a limited time!) and includes access to over 600 more episodes from these podcasts: Calm History (90+ episodes) Sleep Whispers (430+ episodes) ASMR Sleep Station (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Nature Sounds (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Background Sounds (30 episodes) Counselor Curt ASMR (20+ episodes) … Continue reading *Sample* | 5-Hour Life Story of Henry Ford: His Struggles, Challenges, & Controversies to Create a Car Empire | Relax & Sleep with History (Bonus Episode #65)
29min•Oct 15, 2023
*Sample* | 3-Hour Titanic 360 Series: A Multi-Perspective (Bonus Episode #41)

*Sample* | 3-Hour Titanic 360 Series: A Multi-Perspective (Bonus Episode #41)

The full version of this episode (3-Hours & Ad-free) is available for Silk+ Members (FREE for a limited time!) and includes access to over 600 more episodes from these podcasts: Calm History (70+ episodes) Sleep Whispers (430+ episodes) ASMR Sleep Station (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Nature Sounds (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Background Sounds (30 episodes) Counselor Curt ASMR (20+ episodes) ASMR … Continue reading *Sample* | 3-Hour Titanic 360 Series: A Multi-Perspective (Bonus Episode #41)
28min•Oct 14, 2023
*Sample* | 2.5-Hour Titanic Survival Story: The Full Story (Bonus Episode #8)

*Sample* | 2.5-Hour Titanic Survival Story: The Full Story (Bonus Episode #8)

The full version of this episode (2.5 Hours & Ad-free) is available for Silk+ Members (FREE for a limited time!) and includes access to over 600 more episodes from these podcasts: Calm History (70+ episodes) Sleep Whispers (430+ episodes) ASMR Sleep Station (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Nature Sounds (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Background Sounds (30 episodes) Counselor Curt ASMR (20+ episodes) … Continue reading *Sample* | 2.5-Hour Titanic Survival Story: The Full Story (Bonus Episode #8)
N/A•Oct 12, 2023
*Sample* | 2-Hour Full Story of The Great Prison Tunnel Escape (Bonus Episode #24)

*Sample* | 2-Hour Full Story of The Great Prison Tunnel Escape (Bonus Episode #24)

The full version of this episode (2 hours & Ad-free) is available for Silk+ Members (FREE for a limited time!) and includes access to 600 more episodes from these podcasts: Calm History (70+ episodes) Sleep Whispers (430+ episodes) ASMR Sleep Station (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Nature Sounds (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Background Sounds (30 episodes) Counselor Curt ASMR (20+ episodes) ASMR … Continue reading *Sample* | 2-Hour Full Story of The Great Prison Tunnel Escape (Bonus Episode #24)
N/A•Oct 11, 2023
*Sample* | 2-Hours of Quiz Quests: 120 Trivia Questions (Bonus Episode #30)

*Sample* | 2-Hours of Quiz Quests: 120 Trivia Questions (Bonus Episode #30)

The full version of this episode (~2 hours & Ad-free) is available for Silk+ Members (FREE for a limited time!) and includes access to 600 more episodes from these podcasts: Calm History (70+ episodes) Sleep Whispers (430+ episodes) ASMR Sleep Station (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Nature Sounds (50+ episodes) 1 & 8-Hour Background Sounds (30 episodes) Counselor Curt ASMR (20+ episodes) ASMR … Continue reading *Sample* | 2-Hours of Quiz Quests: 120 Trivia Questions (Bonus Episode #30)
N/A•Oct 10, 2023
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